My thanks go to Paul from ‘Awareness’ for nominating me for both the Reader Appreciation Award and The Thought Provoking Blog Award.  Paul posts some very interesting articles on the subjects of meditation, spiritual awakening and Awareness.  You can find him at http://restinginawareness.com

Award recipients are requested to:

1    Thank the person who nominated you and write a blog about it.

2    Share 7 things about yourself.

3    Pass the award on to 5 blogs you enjoy.

4    Post the image on your blog.

And, thus, the reason for this post.

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My nominations for the Reader Appreciation Award are as follows:

1    Greekgirl777′s Blog - enjoys travel, photography and painting.  Informative articles and lovely     photographs.

2    Tripod Trippin’ - a retired Christian lady, living in the lovely Shetland Islands.  Wonderful photographs.

3    Niltsi’s Spirit – written by Francis,who enjoys solitude and nature, with his little dog, Pumpkin.

4    Gracia’s Travels – a photo-blog - a wonderful blog of travel photos from around the world, and accompanying commentary.

5    lillies, sparrows and grass - lover of poetry,writing and travel.  Child of God, wife and mother.

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My nominations for the Thought Provoking Blog Award are:

1    New Heaven on Earth – promoting wellness of body, mind and spirit, and NEW LIFE.  Lover of the Beloved, living in awe and wonder.

2    Spiritual World Traveler - the world is her home.  Join her on her travels through life.

3    Where God Takes Me – join her as she journeys through travels and trials, across mountains and deserts, into solitude, silence and sanctuary.

4    Lady Budd  [see also Clanmother]- enjoys capturing the essence of a moment in time, and creating memories.   Be inspired by her informative articles and lovely photographs.

5    Meanwhile, Melody Muses - a Christian wife, mother, author, poet and amateur photographer  Check out her inspirational poems and beautiful nature photographs.

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And, finally, 7 things about myself:

1    I’m fond of animals.  I have 4 cats, at present, and several daily visitors, including squirrels, hedgehogs and birds.  I was involved in animal rescue for nearly twenty years.

George, the squirrel. Loves buttered granary bread, but discards the crusts!!

2    I love travelling, both in my own beautiful homeland of North Wales, and throughout the world.  My favourite destinations are Switzerland and the Holy Land.

3      I’ve taken up yoga.

4    I would like to learn to play the piano.

5    I was inspired by the book “Black Beauty”. My childhood dream was to own a horse.  It still is.

6    I’m a spiritual person.  

7    I always try to follow my heart.

To all my friends and followers.  

You are greatly appreciated.  

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and inspiration.

Heartfelt blessings from Lizzie Joy